1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica vs. 1953 Ford Popular
To start off, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1953 Ford Popular. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1953 Ford Popular would be higher. At 3,965 cc (12 cylinders), 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (320 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 294 more horse power than 1953 Ford Popular. (26 HP @ 4000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica should accelerate faster than 1953 Ford Popular. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica weights approximately 855 kg more than 1953 Ford Popular. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica (305 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 242 more torque (in Nm) than 1953 Ford Popular. (63 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1953 Ford Popular.
Compare all specifications:
| 1964 Ferrari 400 Superamerica | 1953 Ford Popular | |
| Make | Ferrari | Ford |
| Model | 400 Superamerica | Popular |
| Year Released | 1964 | 1953 |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3965 cc | 1172 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 12 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 320 HP | 26 HP |
| Engine RPM | 7000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Torque | 305 Nm | 63 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 2400 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1590 kg | 735 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4380 mm | 3880 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1680 mm | 1440 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1310 mm | 1630 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2420 mm | 2300 mm |
